# Annual Meeting of Members of Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association

- Dates: 29 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
- Location: Heritage Inn, Great Falls, United States
- Organiser: Voices of Montana
- Industry: Energy & Cleantech

## About

The Annual Meeting of Members of Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association is a gathering focused on the energy industry and the role of electric cooperatives in providing trusted communication and education to customers. It is intended for members of the Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association and industry stakeholders.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://voicesofmontana.com/events/communication-can-help-empower-the-state-live-from-the-60th-annual-meca-meeting/)

## Topics

- Power & Energy

## Speakers

- Scot Hoffman, editor
- Telly Stanger, General Manager, Lincoln Electric Cooperative
- Derek Sorely, Bighorn Electric Cooperative

## Where to stay

- **Best Western Heritage Inn**: 10 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/MT/Great-Falls-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-PLUS-Heritage-Inn/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=27029)
- **MainStay Suites Great Falls**: 260 m from the venue
- **Hampton**: 820 m from the venue, 2301 14th Street Southwest, Great Falls
  - [Hotel website](http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=GTFMTHX)
- **Hilton Garden Inn Great Falls**: 1.2 km from the venue, 2520 14th Street Southwest, Great Falls
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gtfgfgi-hilton-garden-inn-great-falls/)
- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites Great Falls**: 1.4 km from the venue
- **Comfort Inn & Suites Market Place Great Falls**: 1.5 km from the venue, 1801 Market Place Drive, Great Falls
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/montana/great-falls/mainstay-hotels)
- **Extended Stay America - Great Falls - Missouri River**: 1.8 km from the venue, 800 River Drive South, Great Falls
- **La Quinta Inn & Suites**: 2.0 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/annual-meeting-of-members-of-montana-electric-cooperatives-association/